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MADHAB BATAVIA

THE FRIEND OF CHINA, AND HONGKONG GAZETTE. VICTORIA, SATURDAY, JULY 19ru, 1845.

The characteristic compliment, Sir Henry has recently received in Edinburgh-a speech and a piece of parchment-may not surprise any one; but, that Glasgow, a city, liberal and hospitable to a fault, did not give him a strong proof of the approbation of her "Cotton Lords"is to us quite inexplicable;

THE FRIEND OF CHINA AND HONGKONG GAZETTE.

Excellency wishes for local fame by supposing that the Colonists will think upon him when they smoke their tobacco, he will be disappointed, as the ordinance will not affect the great bulk of them. It refers to selling Segars in smaller quantities than 1,000 ; most Gentlemen do pur- chase their Segars by the thousand, so that the tax will fall upon the poorer class of Europeans, or Sailors on liberty, who will undoubetly bestow their benedictions freely upon those who proposed it.

No. 4 of 1845. "An ordinance to amend the ordinance No. 11 of 1844 entitled an ordi-

nance for licensing public houses and for re- gulating the retail of fermented and spirituous liquors in the colony of Hongkong." The amendment is simply an increase of the licence form $50 to $100.

17, Jane, Berg, Ampanams.

SAILED. 18, Sylph, McDonald, Macao.

JULY.

16, Charlotte, Leibschwager, Whampoa. 15. Fort William, Methven, Whampoa. 15, Ardaseer, Evans, Bombay. 16, Amistad, (Sp.) Matta, Manila. 17, Gitana, (Sp.) Bordenove, Manila: 17, Zephyr, Mann, East Coast. 18, Ariel, Burt, East Coast. 18, Pielades, (Dut.) Tholo, Macao.

REPORTS." Island Queen, Priestman, Bombay. Rustomjee Coaasjes, Hill Calcutta. Mermaid. Gill, Manila. Manilla, Lloyd, Manila. Judith, Phillips, Whampoa.

The cargo of the Lenor is chiefly Ire; she spoke in the straits of Sunda the Barque William and James from Liverpool for Singapore.

TO LET AT A MODERATE RENTAL. THE large House on the Queen's Road, next to Messrs. DENT & Co's. premises, containing on the ground flour;-

5 rooms or Godowns 35 feet+21 feet. 2 D.

First Floor-5 Rooms

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1 Do. I Do. (large)

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35 feet-+-16 fest.

35 feet+21 feet.

21 feet+ID fret.

80 feet+16 feat.

E5 feet-45 feet,

20 feet+20 feet.

16 feet+10 ftet,

Second Floor I Large Hall in

centre 2 Rooms

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With a Verandah to Seafrontage 85 feet+16 feet; a Compound 40 feet+10 feet. And out houses, con taining 15 Rooms, oach 15 feet+10. For further particulars apply to

GIBB LIVINGSTON & Co. Victoria, July 18th, 1845.

TO LET. convenient healthy House No. 3, Ashburton

Per Lenor.--Messrs. d. Lombard, L. A. Stone, A Terrace, apply to Mr. SPRING at the fest

John Lamont Holliday, Wise and Co. J. Matheson and Co. J. Matheson and Co. Bush and Co. Dent and Co. D. &M. R. and Co. Diroin, G and Co.

Carib, Heaton, Cursetjee Counsjnë, Campbell, Earl of Chester, Blackstone, Fanny Connell, Davis, Island Queen, Priestman, Jagatra. (Dat.) Tuxen, June, Berg, John Barry, Clarke, Judith, Phillips, Kestrel, Beauvais, Lady Bute, McKinlay, Lenor, (Am.) Newell,

J. Matheson and Co. Dent and Co. McVicar and Co. Burd, Lange and Co. Dent and Co. McLean Dearie and Co. W. & T. Gemmell and Co. Fox Rawson and Co. Bush and Co. W. H. Franklyn. Emery & Frazar. McVicar and Co.

Little Catherine, Linnet, --- Livingstone, McDougall, Lyra, Grosvenor, Manilla, Lloyd,

J. A. Darran. W. & T. Gemmell and Co. Russel and Co. Turner and Co. J. Matheson and Co.

Mary Bannatyne, Picken, Marmion, Ewing, Mazeppa, Fraser, Mermaid Gill, Pandora, Cothay, Passenger, Walson, Privateer, Abbott, Regina, Quinton, Royalist, Lees, Rustomjee Cowasjee, Hill, Sylph McDonali, Sri Singapura, Forman, Warlock, Jauncey, William Shand. Morrison, Will o' the Wisp, Keller, Wissahican, (Ain.) Webber, Younge Queno, MaNally,

Holliday, Wise and Co. McLean, Dearie and Co. C. S. Langrah. .P. F. Cama and Co. Murrow and Co. D. & M. R. and Co. J. Matheson and Co. G. Livingston and Co- J Matheson and Co. Wetinore and Co. McVicar and Co. Wetmore and Co.

No. 5 of 1845. "An ordinance to repeal A contemporary bas taken notice of our ca- sual observations upon the dinner given to Sir No. 2 of 1844 and to make better provision for Henry Pottinger in Glasgow. So far as it is a licensing the weighing and borkerage of Salt, mere matter of opinion, we don't cure a groat, and the sale of Opium, Bhaang, Ganja, Paun, whether the editor of the China Mail, considers Betel and Betel leaf, within the colony of Hong and Joshua Blake. three hundred to be a respectable number of kong, and for the licensing of Pawnbrokers and

VESSELS IN VICTORIA HARBOUR. Subscribers to a demonstration of this kind in Auctioneers, with a table of fees on official lice-

nses and signatures. This ordinance, like the II. M. S. Castor, Captain Graham. Glasgow, or whether he thinks the paucity, in a city lamed for hospitality, rather marked; we others is to amend, cobble or patch up other H. M. S. Iris, Captain Mundy. merely intimate to the Mail that, his remarks on acts, and though more comprehensive than its H. M. Tr. 3. Alligator, King. this subject, or the statement which he puts fellows, it will most likelyshare their fate-that. M. Steam Ship, Driver, Commander Hayes. forth is not correct.

is, one of these days, it will be canceled. The H. C. St. Medusa, Com. Hewitt, The dinner given to Sir Robert Peel by the infirmoness of purpose--the imbecility of govern-H. M. S. Minden, Master Comding. Wellington,

Hospital and Store Ship. people of Glasgow was in 1837, and not in 38 as ment--has been often shown in the childish stated by the Mail. As we happened to be manner in which they have coquetted with the Adventure, Repairing,

Alice Brooks, Jackson, One of the Gentlemen nominated to act as retail opiumand betel license. These licenses

Anonyma, Thomas, Stewards on the occasion, we may be permitted have been sold, and the sales canceled; they. Hormasjee, Coates. to state that the dinner was given by the Ci- have been again offered for sale, and no bidders. Boxer, (Am) Woodbery, tizens of Glasgow-that of three thousand and Ordinances, regulations, amendments and ad- five hundred who dined in that noble banquet ditions have been passed, and nothing (in our hall few were strangers, as the list of guests pu- belief) is yet definitely fixed. The dish has blished by our deceased friend, Mr. James Cle-been cooked and recooked, though still on land L.L.D. can testify, Dr. Cleland's elegantly palatable, and when the public are disgust got up book is not at hand for reference, but we ed with its appearance it will be gorged That is the Believe the expence of this dinner-the largest by an unprincipled Native. which at that time was ever given within the Opium farm will be rented, when public atten- walls of one building-amounted to about £5,000, tion is drawn from the subject, by a Chi- after defraying which, a considerable sum was nese outlaw, who will pocked large sum there- left for charitable purposes. The Chairman by, to the serious injury of the colony, and (Mr. Monteith) was a Glasgow Merchant and adding but little to the revenue. But this the Guests invited to meet Sir Robert, included will not be overlooked. There are circums- about one hundred of the greatest names in the tances connected with it, which have roused United Kingdom.

suspicions not to be dispelled; and in whatever shape it appears-with auction licenses, mar- riage licenses, or other incongrucius associ ates, the object well not be overlooked. The introduction of matters, foreign to the real pur- port of this ordinance, may merit the vulgar epithet of being an artful dodge." It was possibly thought thatan increase of the auction license, a fee for the privilege of marrying, a The Government print of Thursday is quite fee for the signature of the Governor (though his signature to what is not stated,) or any other prolific in Legislatvie enactments; there are no fewer them four new ordinances-or rather petty fee, would draw attention from the four corrections of previous buugling in that leprosy which is observable on the face of the document--but contempt for the paltry (though line- one revise of an ordinance to repeal an ordinance; and finally a couple of Notifications. perfectly unjustifiable) fees alluded to, will not Our friends will pardon us if we decline re-blind the public, or draw then after carrion publishing these documents. They bear the when the game is in view.

We would not judge harshly of our rulers. We impress of all that have eminated from the

In spirit illiberal; in working ask them to peruse theirown ordinances,and to impracticable; and we doubt not (though we ask their own consciences whether these ordi- nances show, that their chief object is to benefit have not critically examined them) like most of their predecessors, legally infortnal. We the colony they govern. The test is a very will not take up seven or eight columas simple, thongh a very correct one. of our paper, with reprints which the great duties are equally simple, could they only bulk of our Subscribers will never peruso; perceived them-they are required, not to view neither need we be at the expence of a sup their countrymen as men they are to oppress, plement merely to show that our sagacious Le- and the home goverċment-tha of our gracious gislature have been exercising the functions of of Sovereign-as a tyrannical power-that would fice by levying a tax upon snuff as probably they make unjust exactions. Such is not the case, will by and bye upon toothpicks. Exclusive of and colonial officials acquire but little favor at the military, the European population of the is- home by regulating their measures under such land be taken roughly at three hundred,and a persuasion. The instructions given to all Co- they do not appear to be much addicted to the lonial Governors, in one particulare the same. once fashionable habit of irritating their nasal That is, if possible, your revenue must meet organs with "the weed." In our limited sphere your civil expenditure (the army and navy are of observation, we have taken cognizance of paid by the crown); but it is ever supposed that two snuff boxes, which usually make their ap- local governments view these instructions a thing pearance after dinner; in the colony there cer- not as arbritary. but merely as tainly cannot be more than twenty boxes, the advisable. It would be quite as unjust, possessors of three fourths of which do not pur- to throw the expence of Hongkong upon chase, snuff from retailers a cannister or two its few inhabitants, as to equalise the gross The amount of income tax levied upon the inha- will supply their demands for years. profound wisdom of a legislative council has bitants of London and of Bath. Hongkong is therefore-according to our estimate-laid a retained, and has been acquired, not for the tax upon an article the proceeds of which advantages a few Merchants derive from it, but will never pay for the publication of the ordi- because the government of Great Britain, know nance, not to speak of the Foolscap upon that, it is necessary for them to have such an island for the protection of a branch of their which at was originally engrossed.

commerce, from which they drow a clear tenth of their revenue. Lord Stanley, Lord Johi Russell, or any other Gentleman who my have charge of the Colonial department this is well know and in transmitting tractions to the Governors of Colonies, it is always under the impression that these Go- vernors have sufficient moral courage to obey instructions, only so far as the interest of the colony they govern my require. Were, Lord Stanley to resign office to-morrow, he would ever look back with feelings of the greatest John (Swede) Osterberg, pleasure upon the coreer of those Governors who have cast a luster upon the administration

same source.

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Victoria, 18th July, 1845. -

JUST ARRIVED AND FOR SALE. |AUNDERS Beer in Hhds and Butts, Superi

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or Claret and Sauterne (Culler & Co.) and all descriptions of Wine. Brussels and Ridderminster Carpets, Druggets and Rugs," Plate and window Glass, Weighing machines and Beams with "weights, Iron Chests; Book do., doors for Treasu

ries, Muskets, Pistols, Nails of all sizes.

HUMPHREYS & Co

13 Queen's Road, 18th July, 1845.

FOR SALE ɛz MAURITIUS. AUTLERS Claret, 1st and 24 Growth. Ditto

Sauterne. Superior Sherry in cask and in bottle. Saunders Pale Ale in Hogsheads. Apply to

Victoria, 18th July, 1845.

HENRY & Co.

FOR SALE ́ex PASSENGER. FROM Messrs. Hellmers of Cologne. Moselle I

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and Sparkling Mosulle in cases of 1 dozen each. Apply to

HENRY & Co.

Victoria, 18th July, 1845.

TO BE OPENED ON MONDAY THE 21ST JULY.

JUST landed and to be seen at the Show.rooms of the undersigned 13 Queen's Road next to Mr. Bowna'S:-

Damask and Diaper Table Cloths, and Nap kius, Damask und fanry Toilet Covers, rich Scarfs Shawls, figured and white Satin and Brucade dresses: Gauze's, Cambrics, book uslios, fancy Checks etc etc.

Plated Ware consisting of Liquor, Cruct and Soy Frames Cutter tubs, Toast Racks. Eperges, Tea Kettle's, -with Stunds and Lamp's, Venison and corner Dishes Soup Tareens etc, ele etc...

Fowlng picces in cases, Carpenters Tools, and

a general assortment of Cutlery and Locks, floor Cloths etc, etc. etc.

Handsome Clocks by Murray.

Victoria, 18th July, 1845.

D. CHISHOLM.

Fletcher and Co. Meus just receaved is fresh sock of Medic

R. GILBERT begs to inform the public that - ines from England, which he will be happy to di-

of at a moderate rate.

BRITISH SHIPPING AT WHAMPOA.

Fischer Willis and Co. D. Burjorjee. J. Matheson and Co.

Amiga, Dalrymple, Black Dog, Barrett, Their Challenger, Archibal),

Charlotte. Leibschwager, Competitor, Poole, Devil, Furley, Dorisana, Blythe,

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J. Matheson and G. Livingston and Co

Nye, Parkin and Co. J. Matheson and Co.

Gilman and Co.

spuse

Victoria, 18th July, 1845.

JACOB RHEUBEN and DAVID CONNORS respectfully inform the_public of Hongkong that they have established a-Buok binding, gilding and letter establishment on Hollywood Road; and solicit the support of the English and Americans residents in Hongkong.

C. S Lamgrah..

D. of Northumberland, Scott, Emerald Isle, Curling.

J Mateson and Co. Fort William, Methven,

Murrow and Co. F. Spaight. Patterson, W. & T. Gemmell and Co. Harlequin, Morris, Harrier, Warten. Helen Stewart, Whittingham, Hesperus, Kelley, Hope Goss, James Turcan, Turcan, Jean, Linnington, Josephine, Smith, Lady Sale, Castor, L. Family, Ayres, Mauritius, Simpson, Pearl, Morrison, Rookery, Greig William Mitchell, McLachlan, Wollemide, (Dut) Grey,

D. & M.

Victoria. 19th July, 1845

! NOTICE.

TOWNSEND, here to return his thanke to the residents of Hongkong and Canton, for Bell and Co

their liberal patronage, and at the same time to Turner and Co. inform them of his having removed to the New Dirom Gray and CoBuildings opposite Mesars. HOLLIDAY, WISE and Lindsay and Co. Co., where he has a large and convenient Sale- J. Matheson and Co. room, and will he happy to attend to sales of all Nye, Parkin and Co. descriptions. Goods received on demurrage in

Griman and Co. good stone Godowns, at moderate rates.

Dent and Co.

Victoria, 12th July, 1945. J. Matheson and Co. Rustomjee and Co

McVicar and Co. M. J, S. Van Basel, McVicar and Co.

John Hudson. Turner and Ca.

BRITISH Vessels at Macao. Isabella Robertson, Kelly, Pielades, (Dut) Thole. Royal Exchange, Fraser, Rupurreli, Pervis, Snipe, Endicotte,

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D. & MR. and Co. i A. & D. Furdomjee. A. Heard and Co.

AMERICAN AT Whampoa and Macao..

Wetmore und Co. Anna Muris, Miller, Lark, Tibbets,

Nye, Parkin and Co. Wetmore and Co. Montunk, McMicheels,

Olyphant and Co, Talbot, Story,

SENDRIES

Taking the documents in detail we have first. No. 1 of 1845.

"An ordinance to amend the ordinance No. 7-of 1844 entitled, an ordi- nance for the better administration of justice in the Consular courts, and to establish a registra tion of British subjects within the dominious of Of these Consular the Emperor of China," courts, further than that they are required as police courts, we have the most contempti ble opinion and are perfectly satisfied that, the power which they confer upon the

J. Matheson and Co. Gentlemen holding Consular appointments will never be acted upon. The present ordinance

TO BE LET OR SOLD. is merely intended to repeal a section of ordi-

substantial House, consisting of two Sitting rooms, each 39 feet by 20, and in height 17 nance No. 7, which allow's Consuls to deport with which he is connected. We do not wish A British Subjects without any legal advise-in make invidious comparisious, but we hesitate fact, making Consuls perfectly despotic.-By not to assert that such ten as the Earl of feet, separated by Biding doors; five good sized two Servant's rooms; a front and a back Verandah, the new ordinance the Consul (and God knows Elgin, or Sir Charles Metcalf, best please Her bel rooms, with Dressing and bath room to each who he may be), can still deport, but the sen- Majesty's government, and that by consulting closed with Venetians, each 100 feet long, 12 feet tence most he confirmed by the Superintendent the interests of the colonists, they have best wide; flat roof, convectent for exercise, and afford- of Trade!! Where we have English laws, and served their country, and personally have reaping a fine view of the harbour and it's entrances. an English Judge, the power thus intrusted toed honours, which a mere time serving policy, The Halls and foundation constructed purposely Superintendents of Trade, for Superintendents would not have brought within their group. of any thing else,)are in the highest degree cen- surable.

Ordinance No. 3 of 1845. “An ordinance for licensing the retail of Tobacco and Snuff within the colony of Hongkong and the waters thereof." This paltry piece of legislation is per- haps a few degrees beneath criticism.

Jezr.

SKIPPING INTELLIGENOE.

ARRIVED.

16, Kerrel, Beauvais, Singapore. 16, Royclist, Lezs. Chuswan, 17, Lesca, (ACL) Newell, Bosan.

to admit of the addition of an upper Story, if re quired. Conzedions out buildings for Bern Store room, and Offices; a large compound, Garden etc., the whole surrounded by a good fence. Situated on the ridge at West-point, and new inN the occupation of Jaxies How & Co, to whom application may be made.

Victoria, 1th July, 1945.

NOTICE.

P. TOWNSEND, has for sale: -Superior But-

ter; Cheese; York Hams; Brandy, in Bot- tle; Smoked Beef; Starch; Champagne; Cider; Beef Tongues; Vinegar, in Boule, Mackarol, in Bbla.; South american Olives, in Kegs; Olive Oil; American Qats; Gram; Dholl; Sporting and Gunpowder.

ALSO

A large Invoice of Books and Stationery; Table Linen; Solar Lamps, both table, Hanging and side; and a quantity of Ladie's Dress pateins of varius descriptions.

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Victoria, 19th July, 1915.

PUBLIC AUCTION.

Monday 21st inst, at 11 A. M. at the Sale Room of the undersigned :-

A quantity of Oilmans stores as, Cheese, Pickles, Sauces, &c. &c.

ALSO

A quantity of Slops, Blankets And a quantity of Canvass slightly damaged.

P. TOWNSEND,

Auctioneer.

Victoria, July 18th, 1945.

PUBLIC AUCTION, THIS day at tia. M. at the sale room of the

undersigned.

Litho A quantity of grates and storves o00 ; graphic press, complete a quantity of superior Olives in bottles, and a quantity of househove furniture,

ALSO

At 6 p. 44, à quantity of Perfumery and Ma. linary, and some new Booka,

P. TOWNSEND.